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Copyright 2017 Sporting NewsThe Angels hired ex-Tigers manager Brad Ausmus for front-office role and he'll be quickly reunited with one of his former players.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 21:02:49 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-tigers-trade-ian-kinsler-to-angels/4aaarftq8xg1wlznerrirt11
4839501joseph.rodgers@peformgroup.com (Joe Rodgers)joseph.rodgers@peformgroup.com (Joe Rodgers)0(Getty Images)Ian KinslerGordon Hayward was allowed to remove his walking boot on Wednesday, two months after suffering a gruesome ankle injury in the first quarter of the Celtics' season-opener against the Cavaliers on Oct. 17.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 17:44:58 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/gordon-hayward-celtics-without-walking-boot-video/11tsggdvqat2k12gp5emjdm7aa
4839456sharris@sportingnews.com (Sara Harris)sharris@sportingnews.com (Sara Harris)0(Getty Images)Hayward suffered a dislocated left ankle and a fractured left tibia after falling to the floor during his first game with the Celtics on Oct. 17, 2017, in Cleveland. (Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Shohei Ohtani reportedly has a minor tear in the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 17:45:30 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-shohei-ohtani-free-agent-angels-mike-scioscia-no-concerns-restrictions/1ulbbqdy9eti91ju7mft4kxz93
4839445 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0Getty ImagesShohei OhtaniAs the Hall of Fame votes start to trickle in and the announcement of whom gets inducted draws nears, Billy Wagner — one of the best relievers of all-time — is again not getting any love.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 16:34:49 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-2018-billy-wagner-stats-relief-pitchers/4gulv0fxa3ci1svww01sghlbq
4839427alexanderjstumpf@gmail.com (Alex Stumpf)alexanderjstumpf@gmail.com (Alex Stumpf)0(Getty Images)Billy WagnerHere are all the major MLB rumors, trades, free-agent signings and other news from baseball's winter meetings.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 19:45:28 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-trade-news-free-agents-winter-meetings-hot-stove-yankees-cubs-dodgers/3gxjy6w8kwe21pks49q3ykwzt
4838852rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)0(Getty Images)From left: Yu Darvish, J.D. Martinez, Jake ArrietaThe Cardinals are also reportedly trying to trade outfielder Stephen Piscotty to make room for Ozuna in a crowded outfield.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 17:46:06 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-st-louis-cardinals-miami-marlins-marcell-ozuna/i4i30ebztzgh11ctqc06cx8i8
4839310 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0(Getty Images)Marcell OzunaThe Rockies bolstered their bullpen with two moves at the Winter Meetings and were close to a third.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 13:15:51 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agent-rumors-rockies-greg-holland-bryan-shaw-jake-mcgee-bullpen-colorado/eqa0pvd6vjnu14221iiot85bb
4839331Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)Jake McGeeAfter the Stanton deal, Boras calls the Marlins "a pawn shop," and Mattingly says Jeter "would do some things maybe a little differently."]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 12:30:35 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-marlins-pawn-shop-derek-jeter-scott-boras-don-mattingly-giancarlo-stanton-trade/2ug8if078a81zd9tmg9cncjg
4839311Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)The Braves' Ozzie Albies has one of the higher ceilings of the young prospects going into 2018. Meanwhile, the Rangers' Willie Calhoun could be a staple of their outfield for several years to come.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 12:09:52 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/2018-mlb-predictions-players-to-watch-braves-ozzie-albies-rangers-willie-calhoun/85tawoj71ocu15rbgvom3gg4s
4839301jwyllys7@gmail.com (Jared Wyllys)jwyllys7@gmail.com (Jared Wyllys)0(Getty Images)The Rockies have done just about everything they can to slow hitters down. They raised the walls, pushed them back and added a humidifier. But they have consistently neglected the one problem that follows them even on the road: pitch framing.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 20:50:50 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/colorado-rockies-pitch-framing-stats-catchers-jonathan-lucroy-tony-wolters-chris-iannetta/14utrwwojzotw1pyr35r3n7cf1
4839274alexanderjstumpf@gmail.com (Alex Stumpf)alexanderjstumpf@gmail.com (Alex Stumpf)0(Getty Images)Tony WoltersThe Rockies bolstered their bullpen with two moves at the Winter Meetings.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 11:44:55 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agent-rumors-rockies-bryan-shaw-jake-mcgee-bullpen-colorado/gke31mvpe47q1xguvdeibv66d
4839270alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Jake McGeeMichael Pineda underwent elbow surgery in July, but signed with the Twins to a two-year contract worth $10 million.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 10:44:18 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-news-minnesota-twins-michael-pineda-yankees-contracte/j53ax90ow07b10wlzckep3kgn
4839255chelsea.howard@performgroup.com (Chelsea Howard)chelsea.howard@performgroup.com (Chelsea Howard)0Getty ImagesNew York Yankees pitcher Michael PinedaThe broadcasting legend has called baseball games regularly since 1982 and will take his place in Cooperstown in July.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 10:44:10 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/bob-costas-baseball-hall-of-fame-2018-class-frick-award-mlb-network-nbc/147jszqrbfmnh1np0yzrecaqyz
4839257marc.lancaster@performgroup.com (Marc Lancaster)marc.lancaster@performgroup.com (Marc Lancaster)0(Getty Images)Bob CostasThe former MLB player's odd string of tweets were "a joke" and "a bunch of riddles," but he won't be back with NBC Sports California.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 08:50:33 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/jose-canseco-tweets-sexual-harassment-loses-tv-job-bizarre-storm/1xwu9mzwp7i201c756jv957u8n
4839209Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)Jose CansecoYu Darvish went 0-2 with a 21.60 ERA in 3 1/3 innings against the Astros in the World Series.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 08:29:23 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-world-series-2017-astros-vs-dodgers-yu-darvish-tipping-his-pitches/1swwu9roi3pfh18j6riltvx1bx
4838986 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0(Getty Images)Yu DarvishWhich teams might be interested in trading for one year of Manny Machado? Let’s take a look.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 08:28:35 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-manny-machado-orioles-shortstop-third-base-cardinals-phillies-yankees-angels-diamondbacks/w2rz1cq99qsp1l3etpdx2tqu7
4838960rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)0(Getty Images)Manny MachadoThe 23-year-old was only able to make five starts with the Nippon Ham Fighters during the 2017 season because of injuries.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 08:27:28 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-angels-shohei-ohtani-injury-update-elbow-tommy-john/1p0phig89lox11g5ith2dq6sqf
4839110joseph.rodgers@peformgroup.com (Joe Rodgers)joseph.rodgers@peformgroup.com (Joe Rodgers)0Getty ImagesShohei OhtaniThe Cubs announced Tuesday the signings of both Smyly and Morrow to two-year deals.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 21:35:50 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/cubs-drew-smyly-brandon-morrow-mlb-winter-meetings/fpb7cs0yc23l1laq1oai937xw
4839081us-editorial@performgroup.com (Ron Clements)us-editorial@performgroup.com (Ron Clements)0(Getty Images)Brandon Morrow and Drew SmylyShaw pitched with the Indians since 2013.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 20:28:45 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agent-rumors-rockies-bryan-shaw-on-three-year-deal/gj4dnrc17r4w18ff0tbov3div
4839054alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Bryan ShawThe Oakland Athletics have issued an apology for a string of inappropriate tweets by Jose Canseco.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 20:02:25 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/jose-canseco-sexual-molestation-tweets-oakland-athletics-issue-apology-photos/g0sneh400vhu1024x6tesi69g
4839036sharris@sportingnews.com (Sara Harris)sharris@sportingnews.com (Sara Harris)0Getty ImagesMachado has developed into one of the most potent hitters in baseball.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 19:04:37 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-manny-machado-orioles-yankees-rockies-diamondbacks-news/1hp4uhgmpylc81mi3xzw93ntc1
4838923alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Manny MachadoSeager missed time last season with an elbow injury.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 21:36:18 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-dodgers-corey-seager-to-avoid-elbow-surgery/18zx2xlijy2zk1vxkdf3t8whd8
4839018alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Corey SeagerJoe Maddon said the Cubs have holes to fill this offseason.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 17:13:54 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/joe-maddon-kyle-schwarber-cubs-mlb-struggle-lineup/1fphqgl8gt6u91xwgm8vbszsyt
4839005alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Joe MaddonRoberts believes his team is in good shape entering the 2018 season.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 16:08:07 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-dave-roberts-confirms-dodgers-were-very-in-tune-with-stanton-ohtani-trade/1w8ebd7svzyfp119r3sh4luhtw
4838990alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Dave RobertsThe MLB Winter Meetings have arrived, and we have questions.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 15:28:30 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-winter-meetings-yankees-red-sox-hosmer-arrieta-darvish-cardinals-giants-cubs/18l9wt8vym4t61nyxb5s2ipbza
4838446rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)0(Getty Images)Jake Arrieta, Yu Darvish, Josh DonaldsonThe Marlins have already sold some major pieces, but their firesale may not be complete.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 14:28:49 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-marlins-marcell-ozuna-christian-yelich/jcrvkuv7v57u1l59qbmpta5um
4838948alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Miami Marlins outfielder Christian YelichThe Yankees are clearing salary by sending Chase Headley to San Diego.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 13:32:42 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-yankees-news-padres-chase-headley-jabari-blash-bryan-mitchell/cjy3ygm3pn5b1qvexcta57z6e
4838865 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0Chase HeadleyThe Yankees have entered preliminary talks to acquire either Michael Fulmer or Patrick Corbin.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 12:29:53 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-yankees-michael-fulmer-patrick-corbin-tigers-diamondbacks/icxm8sr5tkx51o15b55xx8tku
4838896alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Michael FulmerCashman became the team's general manger in 1998 and has won five World Series and seven AL pennants since joining the club.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 11:37:25 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-ny-yankees-gm-brian-cashman-contract-extension-details/10alcwidadf2k170mgsvw05hw9
4838868kchiappelli@sportingnews.com (Kirstie Chiappelli)kchiappelli@sportingnews.com (Kirstie Chiappelli)0(Getty Images)Brian CashmanThe 23-year-old was only able to make five starts with the Nippon Ham Fighters during the 2017 season due to injuries.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 09:37:17 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-angels-shohei-ohtani-injury-elbow-procedure-return/6a6j8n3mkf0d1fnj7r85esduu
4838814 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0Getty ImagesShohei OhtaniInstead of showing up to the MLB winter meetings in Orlando, Jeter was spotted in Miami enjoying Monday Night Football.]]>Tue, 12 December 2017 09:04:33 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/derek-jeter-monday-night-football-mlb-winter-meetings-marlins-giancarlo-stanton-yankees-twitter/1uajshhw34a5c13q86z440mp3s
4838795travis.durkee@performgroup.com (Travis Durkee)travis.durkee@performgroup.com (Travis Durkee)0(Getty Images)Derek JeterScott made an impact off the field when he came out as gay after the 2014 MLB season.]]>Wed, 13 December 2017 09:46:07 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-umpire-dale-scott-retires-over-concussion-risk/1if2vll3bfwqxzfzo86wf7z2p
4838779Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)Dale ScottFresh off a World Series win, the Astros are not resting on their laurels this offseason.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 20:06:04 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-rumors-astros-interested-in-jake-arrieta-yu-darvish/mjyp05s6vuks1jzci45wmu82f
4838667alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Jake ArrietaThe Brewers are searching for starting pitching help this offseason.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 18:53:17 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/craig-counsell-confirms-brewers-want-to-add-ace-to-rotation-mlb-winter-meetings/8u1sh7gcun9117n2n2qmd85yb
4838648alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Brewers manager Craig CounsellThe Orioles may try to resurrect Matt Harvey's career as they seek pitching help.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 18:29:34 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-orioles-mets-matt-harvey/3auafxw2igfq1qhveam0hol03
4838636alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Matt HarveyBrandon Morrow last handled ninth-inning duties with regularity close to a decade ago, when he earned 16 saves between the 2008 and 2009 seasons in Seattle.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 22:45:55 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/2018-mlb-free-agents-brandon-morrow-cubs-roster-trades-bullpen/1lmybqueqmied1cfqqfzrvd99n
4838627jwyllys7@gmail.com (Jared Wyllys)jwyllys7@gmail.com (Jared Wyllys)0(Getty Images)Brandon MorrowStanton didn't hold anything back in talking about his former team Monday, saying the Marlins have "No structure. No direction.”]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 18:11:04 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-blasts-circus-unprofessional-climate-with-marlins/1379swlrenqea1neywy5gy13jl
4838623awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)0Getty ImagesStanton MVP NL MLB 2017Neshek pitched for the Phillies at the start of the 2017 season.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 17:53:21 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agent-rumors-phillies-pat-neshek-agree-two-year-deal/ne1g58qwzx7157e6chqedlmy
4838615alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Pat NeshekThe Nationals suffered another disappointing early exit from the postseason this year.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 17:12:22 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/dave-martinez-room-for-improvement-nationals-roster-mlb-winter-meetings/1nns2qpfhaauk1n03sdd8gelt4
4838604alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Washington NationalsFrom a wins-and-losses perspective, 2017 wasn’t great for the Phillies. Yet it can be argued that this past season was a success for Philadelphia, and that it is on track to have a big year in 2018.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 17:54:49 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-phillies-news-2018-roster-predictions/1vnfmextwnxml13fajolhde2vt
4838599stellinin1@gmail.com (Nick Stellini)stellinin1@gmail.com (Nick Stellini)0(Getty Images)The Yankees may not be done shopping even after landing Giancarlo Stanton.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 16:33:49 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-yankees-interested-gerrit-cole-pirates/1p8k2vzcjbg5q1u6rmfqstqmcx
4838579alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Gerrit ColeImprudent decisions stemming from unpreparedness and/or unwillingness to take advice from someone with experience in the role show Derek Jeter as business executive is not a natural fit.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 15:58:42 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/derek-jeter-marlins-owner-ceo-decisions-firings-giancarlo-stanton-trade-rebuild/11641xbac64t41qho8w60cpzne
4836095christopher.carelli@gmail.com (Christopher Carelli)christopher.carelli@gmail.com (Christopher Carelli)0(Getty Images)Derek JeterStanton cited a "young dynamic group" as his reason for choosing New York after potential deals with the Giants and Cardinals fell through.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 14:49:48 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-introduced-yankees-marlins-trade-stats/p4jwmhgkupsl1e9l4zfof39f4
4838562kchiappelli@sportingnews.com (Kirstie Chiappelli)kchiappelli@sportingnews.com (Kirstie Chiappelli)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonThe Marlins co-owner denied the team had been backed into a bad deal after Stanton nixed potential trades to the Giants and Cardinals.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 14:38:02 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/derek-jeter-marlins-yankees-trade-giancarlo-stanton/3pq0bcwmivwo138e925c8s5wy
4838558awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)0(Getty Images)Derek JeterStanton won his first NL MVP award this season after clobbering 59 home runs.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 13:35:16 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-completes-blockbuster-trade-mlb-stats-marlins/uukn6yv1lc4h16xbw20jv5k6x
4837716alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonA Yankees scout predicted in 1992 that Jeter, then in high school, "Will be a ML All-Star!"]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 12:18:06 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/yankees-scouting-report-derek-jeter-sells-102k/ddx9s8bgwg38zzu8oig9p34u
4838522awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)0New York Yankees captain Derek JeterStanton will now be one half of the bash brothers tandem with Aaron Judge launching baseballs in pinstripes.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 11:19:46 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-yankees-trade-marlins-aaron-judge-astros-red-sox/1gxq8g4f7ffvl1s76bossojvls
4838497alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonHarvey's career has been derailed by injuries since his All-Star season in 2013.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 09:31:05 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-mets-matt-harvey-injury-stats/1s85kagcf2aow110b066euz852
4838435awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)0(Getty Images)Matt HarveyEven if the charges against Wright ultimately are dropped, he will face the likelihood of a suspension under MLB's domestic violence policy.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 08:38:35 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/steven-wright-arrest-domestic-violence-red-sox-pitcher-tennessee-mlb/1wpzefrjb0b8z15ljkej96dwdi
4838417Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)Steven WrightThe Angels got a welcome — and surprising — addition in Shohei Ohtani. But this is just the beginning for GM Billy Eppler building a contender in the AL West.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 08:40:51 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-angels-signs-pick-los-angeles-mariners-padres-chose-mlb-free-agents/17aqe332l38oy1mas1x3511hfw
4837504rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)0(Getty Images)Shohei OhtaniOther teams who didn't get him are disappointed, but they don't have to face the Angels 19 times in 2018.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 08:40:17 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/angels-shohei-ohtani-mlb-rangers-mariners-al-west-giants-cubs-padres/e9drtq8v1r0y13xv3zetth76d
4837498Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)Albert PujolsNobody was more excited about the Japanese star's surprising decision to sign with the Angels than his new teammates.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 08:39:38 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-update-news-twitter-angels-players-reaction/ynu1vfoigpw514w330w2l79o5
4837492marc.lancaster@performgroup.com (Marc Lancaster)marc.lancaster@performgroup.com (Marc Lancaster)0(Getty Images)Mike Trout and Justin UptonAfter reports surfaced of a potential trade between Marlins and the Yankees for Giancarlo Stanton, the internet had a huge reaction.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 08:41:52 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-giancarlo-stanton-trade-derek-jeter-yankees-marlins-deal-breaks-twitter/4cdc2xi1l9q1itmqpadzkeit
4837803chelsea.howard@performgroup.com (Chelsea Howard)chelsea.howard@performgroup.com (Chelsea Howard)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonMets GM Sandy Alderson had a message for the team's fans on opening day of the winter meetings: Don't get your hopes up about big acquisitions.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 08:22:58 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-winter-meetings-2017-mets-free-agency-rumors-matt-harvey-trade-rumors-sandy-alderson-gm-cheap/1nnos9y14nin91r6jq8t51lump
4838410tgatto@sportingnews.com (Tom Gatto)tgatto@sportingnews.com (Tom Gatto)0(Getty Images)Sandy AldersonThere aren't many question marks surrounding Giancarlo Stanton's reported trade to the Yankees, but here are some thoughts to chew on.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 14:29:51 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-trade-analysis-aaron-judge-comparisons-stats-lineup-yankees-marlins-2018-season/qxvtirne9u411w22y4gx6w81t
4837770Joseph.Rivera@performgroup.com (Joe Rivera)Joseph.Rivera@performgroup.com (Joe Rivera)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonThe Giancarlo Stanton and Shohei Ohtani drama has already been resolved, but there are still plenty of MLB questions left unanswered.]]>Sun, 10 December 2017 19:41:35 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/2017-winter-meetings-mlb-top-storylines-trades-yankees-red-sox/3gv2akm8d8yx1a2anw1vexb48
4838247alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Josh DonaldsonMorris and Trammell were voted in through the Modern Baseball Era ballot.]]>Sun, 10 December 2017 18:47:50 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/baseball-hall-of-fame-tigers-jack-morris-alan-trammell-elected-senior-mlb/bc432u0lngwp1kqh75w8fvd0w
4838235alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Jack MorrisGregerson saved 31 games for the Astros in 2015.]]>Sun, 10 December 2017 16:41:09 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agent-rumors-cardinals-agree-two-year-deal-luke-gregerson-stat/f5bce28cjo1tzro5rz207qyj
4838195alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Luke GregersonThe Cubs need bullpen help with closer Wade Davis likely leaving in free agency.]]>Sun, 10 December 2017 16:18:03 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agent-rumors-cubs-brandon-morrow/hpsqg1pa9qei1oh0616uww9mb
4838187alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Brandon MorrowNews that the Yankees are acquiring Stanton in a trade led Boston sportswriters to mourn the Yankees' clear edge in talent now.]]>Sun, 10 December 2017 11:25:23 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/yankees-trade-giancarlo-stanton-boston-media-reaction/1serogmmflkbb1r9jnprflwwzg
4838070awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)awperform@gmail.com (Arthur Weinstein)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonOhtani made sure to give Mike Trout a shout-out Saturday even if the two-time American League MVP couldn't make it to Anaheim.]]>Sat, 9 December 2017 19:57:31 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-shohei-ohtani-angels-mike-trout-number/8zezdm4rl9o9170jm4kjiwk5r
4837916 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0Getty ImagesShohei OhtaniShohei Ohtani has been referred to as "Japan's Babe Ruth" for his 102-mph fastball and ability to hit for power.]]>Sat, 9 December 2017 19:02:37 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-angels-mlb-japan-introductory-presser-two-way-player/1s8nxvu35wb561dqdo39kjqrn6
4837903 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0Getty ImagesShohei OhtaniPairing Giancarlo Stanton with Aaron Judge gives the Yankees an imposing 1-2 punch in the middle of the lineup that could go down as one of the best in MLB history.]]>Mon, 11 December 2017 14:31:13 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-giancarlo-stanton-aaron-judge-yankees-maris-mantle-ruth-gehrig-mays-griffey/10q572nm19c2u1jc0jc9ku5d81
4837849rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)0(SN Archives, Getty Images)Babe Ruth, Willie Mays, Ken Griffey, Jr.Where will Giancarlo Stanton play in 2018? We've got a roundup of the latest news and trade rumors.]]>Sat, 9 December 2017 08:38:10 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-trade-rumors-latest-news-marlins-mlb-cardinals-giants-dodgers-yankees-red-sox-cubs-mets/1sd7zzuz1ncd415bvs5roxbwpy
4830028jfoster@sportingnews.com (Jason Foster)jfoster@sportingnews.com (Jason Foster)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonReyes helped the Cardinals win the 2006 World Series over the Tigers.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 21:29:41 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-former-cardinals-pitcher-anthony-reyes-fights-wildfires-los-angeles/wtpfmwcoaguz1fu45ad6dkzqr
4837587alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Anthony ReyesThe Cardinals pulled out of the Stanton sweepstakes today, and the Giants are now out of the running too.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 18:41:33 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/giancarlo-stanton-trade-rumors-marlins-rf-rejects-trade-to-giants-cubs-cardinals-yankees-dodgers/1b174fm1pf4ut11tadsmxkxv18
4837558 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0Getty ImagesMiami Marlins slugger Giancarlo StantonStanton did not waive his no-trade clause to play for St. Louis.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 17:14:46 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-cardinals-pull-out-of-giancarlo-stanton-sweepstakes-mlb-trade/1lp4vwsnpny0u18gjew0jz0b8i
4837525alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonThe rumor going around for a while was the Yankees fired Girardi for being too tough on Sanchez, but the truth appears to be the opposite.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 17:09:55 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-yankees-joe-girardi-gary-sanchez-aaron-boone-more-critical/1k7jnpwosrdl813bwhbqg08wbq
4837522 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0(Getty Images)Joe GirardiThe Angels have won the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, the Japanese star's agent announced Friday.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 16:06:57 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-update-news-angels-contract-japan-agent-nez-balelo/1lejbdbrlr1xh15lamfd0mxsk1
4837477mdinitto@sportingnews.com (Marcus DiNitto)mdinitto@sportingnews.com (Marcus DiNitto)0(Getty Images)Shohei OhtaniPlenty of big names are available as free agents this offseason. Ryan Fagan ranks the 101 best free agents.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 14:40:09 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/top-mlb-free-agents-list-2017-2018-rumors-predictions-hosmer-arrieta-darvish-yankees-red-sox-dodgers/4w89neexf3h15w3cqr76d9gh
4823823rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)0(Getty Images)From left: Yu Darvish, J.D. Martinez, Jake ArrietaCashman, 50, is closing in on a five-year, $25 million deal that tightens his hold on the team's baseball operations.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 13:58:38 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/yankees-brian-cashman-extension-mlb-gm-general-manager/11ohr7fbblxxk1209i4qjt4nsh
4837468Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)Brian CashmanAs the Giancarlo Stanton saga continues to unfold, the Marlins have plenty of more players they could move in the process.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 12:43:19 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-giancarlo-stanton-dee-gordon-miami-marlins-yelich-ozuna-realmuto-seattle/m19ek4icuvgk1wr24x14jvsj1
4837430rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)0(Getty Images)Marcel Ozuna and Christian YelichStanton, who is being shopped by the Marlins, has pegged the Yankees as a preferred destination if he’s moved.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 15:52:19 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/ginacarlo-staton-trade-rumors-yankees-news-marlins-giants-cardinals-dodgers-derek-jeter/w11pafdv8hch123gacm7tptzm
4837428travis.durkee@performgroup.com (Travis Durkee)travis.durkee@performgroup.com (Travis Durkee)0(Getty Images)Giancarlo StantonThe Giants are OK with giving Shohei Ohtani a similar amount of rest between starts he received in Japan. SN devised a rotation model that accommodates Ohtani and keeps the Giants' aces pitching every five days.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 09:23:30 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/shohei-ohtani-rumors-mlb-free-agency-2017-18-giants-padres-dodgers-angels-mariners-cubs-rangers/xnee9x802b010dij9ovpzd5e
4836792tgatto@sportingnews.com (Tom Gatto)tgatto@sportingnews.com (Tom Gatto)0(Getty Images)Shohei OhtaniThe Orioles have received calls about star third baseman Manny Machado, and the team is listening to what suitors have to say.]]>Fri, 8 December 2017 08:42:31 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-manny-machado-orioles-yankees-phillies-giants-cardinals/y41z7bowdra510egenq8pp5ry
4837322mdinitto@sportingnews.com (Marcus DiNitto)mdinitto@sportingnews.com (Marcus DiNitto)0(Getty Images)Manny MachadoGordon has predominately played second base, but the Mariners already have Robinson Cano.]]>Thu, 7 December 2017 17:49:08 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-dee-gordon-mariners-marlins-giancarlo-stanton/1mrsk7n7bv4581dthnjc1jtluk
4837121alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)alec.Brzezinski@performgroup.com (Alec Brzezinski)0(Getty Images)Dee GordonSeattle sent Miami three prospects for the speedster while also picking up international bonus pool money.]]>Thu, 7 December 2017 22:25:21 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-mariners-acquire-dee-gordon-from-marlins/qhj98vf10qwr1aqzi5jblfb2m
4837102 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0(Getty Images)Dee GordonKevin Gausman plans to honor his idol Roy Halladay this season by wearing No. 34.]]>Thu, 7 December 2017 15:48:03 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-roy-halladay-crash-kevin-gausman-no-34-honor-colorado/1tsp70rcqguio1cgl4uubb95km
4837067 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0(Getty Images)Former pitcher Roy HalladayChatwood had an 8-15 record with a 4.69 ERA with the Rockies in 2017.]]>Thu, 7 December 2017 13:39:31 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-free-agency-cubs-chicago-tyler-chatwood-three-year-deal/11rel6awjj9bj1hj81g2lo1wlj
4837015 (Thomas Lott) (Thomas Lott)0(Getty Images)Tyler ChatwoodThe Cardinals aren't merely sitting back and waiting on Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton's decision.]]>Thu, 7 December 2017 08:45:47 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/mlb-trade-rumors-cardinals-evan-longoria-rays-alex-colome-giancarlo-stanton/pwmtccbnwctf1xnh26ornurni
4836886Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)Bob.Hille@performgroup.com (Bob Hille)0(Getty Images)Evan LongoriaAaron Boone has his work cut out for him in his first season as Yankees manager. While this team is ready to win now, that doesn't mean Boone won't face challenges.]]>Thu, 7 December 2017 07:55:35 -0500http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/aaron-boone-yankees-manager-experience-prior-espn-home-run-alcs-problems-joe-girardi/1ecfqi733hlgj13lrj31nscaeh
4836698Joseph.Rivera@performgroup.com (Joe Rivera)Joseph.Rivera@performgroup.com (Joe Rivera)0(Getty Images)Aaron Boone at his introductory press conference on Dec. 6, 2017.